Lead Developer (PHP - Yii2 / Laravel)

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of IT solutions is seeking a seasoned Lead PHP Developer in Dubai to spearhead backend development initiatives and mentor a team. The role requires over 10 years of PHP experience and knowledge of modern frameworks like Laravel and Symfony. You'll design scalable architectures for gaming applications, collaborate across teams, and enforce best practices. This position offers impactful projects within a multicultural environment.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

High-impact projects in gaming sector

Qualifications

• 10+ years of PHP development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for clean, maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend systems using PHP.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver robust gaming solutions.
• Architect scalable APIs and microservices for real-time gaming applications.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

RESTful APIs

Version control

JavaScript

CSS

HTML

AJAX

Tools

Docker

Redis

Job description

Overview

Seeking a seasoned Lead PHP Developer to spearhead backend development initiatives and mentor a growing team of engineers. You'll play a pivotal role in designing scalable architectures, optimising performance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality code across mission-critical gaming platforms.

Client Details

A leading provider of cutting-edge IT solutions tailored for the gaming and entertainment industry. This company blends deep technical expertise with a passion for immersive digital experiences, delivering scalable platforms and real-time systems to some of the most dynamic gaming brands worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend systems using PHP (Laravel/Symfony).
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and DevOps to deliver robust gaming solutions.
• Architect scalable APIs and microservices for real-time gaming applications.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and guide junior developers.
• Optimise application performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Ensure security, data integrity, and compliance with industry standards.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.

Profile / Qualifications

• 10+ years of PHP development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, etc.).
• Experience with MySQL, Redis, Docker, and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for clean, maintainable code.
• Previous experience in gaming, fintech, or high-traffic platforms is a plus.

Job Offer / Benefits

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in the gaming sector. Collaborative, multicultural team environment in the heart of Dubai.

Skills

• php
• laravel
• yii2
• mysql
• version control
• html
• javascript
• css
• ajax
• api